Prof. Dr. Peter Wirtz, Madeira
Info
Osório, 1893
Distribution:
Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ilheo das Rolas, Annobon Islands, and Ghana.
Reported from São Tomé Island.
Biology:
Presumably benthic on hard substratum in relatively shallow water.
Synonymised taxa:
Cirrhites atlanticus Osório, 1893
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
Distribution:
Eastern Atlantic: known only from Ilheo das Rolas, Annobon Islands, and Ghana.
Reported from São Tomé Island.
Biology:
Presumably benthic on hard substratum in relatively shallow water.
Synonymised taxa:
Cirrhites atlanticus Osório, 1893
Jumping guard
A jumping guard prevents (nocturnal) fish from jumping out.
Wrasses, blennies, hawkfishs and gobies jump out of an unprotected tank in fright if their night rest is disturbed, unfortunately these jumpers are found dried up in the morning on carpets, glass edges or later behind the tank.
https://www.korallenriff.de/en/article/1925_5_Jump_Protection_Solutions_for_Fish_in_the_Aquarium__5_Net_Covers.html
A small night light also helps, as it provides the fish with a means of orientation in the dark!
